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73 AISD Schools Earn 220 Distinction Designations from the Texas Education Agency
Austin ISD's students performed well under the state's accountability system with 111 schools meeting the standard on all components, the highest designation given by the Texas Education Agency. In the preliminary release of data by the TEA, 73 AISD schools earned 220 distinction designations for outstanding performance in student achievement, student progress or postsecondary readiness.…
Reminder: 23 AISD Schools Frozen to Transfers Next School Year
In December, the Austin Independent School District announced 23 schools will be frozen to transfers during the 2015-16 school year, while another 20 schools will be monitored.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Some schools also are frozen to maintain stability in tracking…
From Ecosystems to Food Webs, Covington Students Dig Into Science
From ecosystems to food webs to adaptations of organisms, Covington students are 'digging in' to science.Last fall, Covington Middle School received a grant from the National Wildlife Federation to create a native plant and animal habitat. The funds allowed the campus to expand student’s learning and awareness in a completely different educational way.
Reminder: 23 AISD Schools Frozen to Transfers Next School Year
Earlier this month, the Austin Independent School District announced 23 schools will be frozen to transfers during the 2015-16 school year, while another 20 schools will be monitored.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Some schools also are frozen to maintain stability in…
Sexting, Teens and the Law - a Special Workshop for Families
What: “Sexting” is the electronic sharing of sexually explicit pictures, videos or text messages primarily between two cell phones. On September 1, 2011, Texas law regarding sexting changed.Sexting, Teens and the Law is a free workshop for parents covering recent changes in the law regarding sexting, what to look for and how to avoid it. Join us on Wednesday, November 9 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.…
Austin ISD Earns Honorable Mention for Innovation and Excellence in Public Schools
Austin ISD—along with Denton, Fresno, Peoria and Richland school districts—earned honorable mention in the 23rd annual Magna Awards program for school districts with more than 20,000 students.
AISD's First Literacy Summit, Featuring Dr. Richard Allington
The Austin ISD Literacy Work Group was established to develop a plan for literacy in the district. A Board-Approved AISD Strategic Priority for school year 2014–15 includes the implementation of the district literacy plan. The Literacy Work Group consists of 25 representatives from schools, district leadership and community members.
Austin Family Support Cooperative Meeting – Support for Families of Students with Special Needs
The Austin Family Support Cooperative will host its next meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Covington Middle School, located at 3700 Convict Hill.The Family Support Cooperative, a partnership between Austin Independent School District (AISD), Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Arc of the Capital Area, was created to inform and support families of children with…
AISD Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2015-16
AUSTIN, Texas—This week, the Austin Independent School District announced 23 schools will be frozen to transfers during the 2015-16 school year, while another 20 schools will be monitored.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Some schools also are frozen to maintain stability in…
Message from Superintendent Paul Cruz / Mensaje del Superintendent Paul Cruz
Dear Austin ISD Family, After long and careful consideration, I want you to be the first to know that I have accepted a position with The University of Texas at Austin. As a result, I intend to resign my position as superintendent. Serving as superintendent of schools for six years alongside each and every one of you, in one of the best urban school districts in the nation, has been the most…